NAME : Kate Angel Escoton SECTION: BSN 4-A5

SAS # 4

LESSON PREVIEW
• Intense or unpredictable feelings. You may be anxious, nervous, overwhelmed, or grief-
stricken. You may also feel more irritable or moody than usual.
• Changes to thoughts and behavior patterns. You might have repeated and vivid memories of
the event. These memories may occur for no apparent reason and may lead to physical
reactions such as rapid heartbeat or sweating. It may be difficult to concentrate or make
decisions. Sleep and eating patterns also can be disrupted—some people may overeat and
oversleep, while others experience a loss of sleep and loss of appetite.
• Sensitivity to environmental factors. Sirens, loud noises, burning smells, or other environmental
sensations may stimulate memories of the disaster creating heightened anxiety. These
“triggers” may be accompanied by fears that the stressful event will be repeated.
• Strained interpersonal relationships. Increased conflict, such as more frequent disagreements
with family members and coworkers, can occur. You might also become withdrawn, isolated, or
disengaged from your usual social activities.
• Stress-related physical symptoms. Headaches, nausea, and chest pain may occur and could
require medical attention. Preexisting medical conditions could be affected by disaster-related
stress.

CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING

ANSWER RATIONALE
1. C Ethics refers to the examination of what it means to live a moral life.

2. A Law are the rules and regulations under which nurses must carry out their
professional duties-can come from many different sources. What most people
commonly think of as “law” are that lawyers call “statutes”.

3. B Morality encompasses the norms people adopt to direct right and wrong
conduct.
4. B Quarantine is usually considered to be the restriction of the activities of a
healthy person who has been exposed to a communicable disease, usually for
the period of time necessary for the diseases to reveal itself through physical
symptoms.
5. D The nurse violated the patient’s confidentiality.